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Idiom of the day :- Set someone’s teeth on edge

Idiom of the day :- Set someone’s teeth on edge

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Things that cause us to feel irritated, angry or uncomfortable can be describe assetting our teeth on edge. ‘The squeak of the chalk on the blackboard sets my teeth on edge.’ ‘Her high-pitch voice sets my teeth on edge.’

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Idiom of the day :- Chips are down ( the )

Idiom of the day :- Chips are down ( the )

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A point during an important situation when you are forced to make a decision or take action. A : I heard about a woman who survived a plane crash in the jungle and had to live for three weeks on worms and insects ! I could never do that — I’d rather starve to death. B : I disagree. I think that if the chips were down you’d eat anything. A : Perhaps you’re right. After all I do eat your cooking ! This expression originates from gambling. Bets are sometimes placed in the form of plastic counters called chips. when the chips are down or placed on the table the game is at a critical point because the players have committed heir money.

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Idiom of the day :- All Thumbs

Idiom of the day :- All Thumbs

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Hey Bea. Can you help me out ? I don’t seem to be able to button up the back of my dress. Sure. Let’s see if I can do it for you. I guess I’m all thumbs because I’m so nervous. I’m already late for my date. Well, I suppose that being so nervous would make you clumsy and awkward. But don’t worry. I’m sure your date will wait.

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Idiom of the day :- One for the road

Idiom of the day :- One for the road

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

One last drink, usually alcoholic, before leaving a pub, house etc A : It’s a pity you have to leave the party so soon. If you’re not in a hurry how aboutone for the road ? B : Yes of course I can stay a little longer. A : Great. I’ve just invented a special cocktail. It’s warm beer mixed with orange juice, whisky and strawberry jam ! B : Err … Actually I think I’ll go now. I’ve just realised that I forgot to fed the cat. Goodbye ! In London during the Middle Ages, prisoners who were condemned to death would be taken from the Old Bailey prison ( now law courts ) to Tyburn ( now Marble Arch ). The journey was along the straight road from the City to the West End in a wagon pulled by a horse. Before leaving, it was traditional fro the prisoners to visit the pub opposite the Old Bailey. In the pub, the Magpie and Stump, they could have a large glass of beer or one for the road. The prisoners would arrive at Tyburn drunk and therefore would not worry about the execution to come !